Purdue University
School of Civil Engineering
CE 512 The Comprehensive Urban Planning Process
Wed. 22 February 2012
Class 1 of 2 on Social Life of Small Urban Spaces
Lecture Objectives:
By the end of class, the student will be able to ...
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Describe an example of research on urban design at the site level
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Describe some of the work of William H. Whyte
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Identify cases in his/her experience that
affirms or refutes some of Mr. Whyte's claims.
Preparation for Class:
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Read SNotes Section 9.
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Read JML 8th p. 182-184 or 9th JML 183-185.
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Look at
Jane Jacobs item.
Picture above right: Seagram's Plaza
Theme Music:
Outline of Likely Topics
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First __ minutes of William Whyte's 1970 film,
"The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces",
Hicks Library Shelf Nr. VC HT153 or DVD HT153
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Look for Whyte's seven "ingredients":
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Sittable space
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Streets
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Sun
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Water
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Trees
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Food
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Triangulation
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View film with critical eye.
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What statements need discussion?
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Does Whyte ever seem to be inconsistent?
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Any examples to support or refute the film in your experience?
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Comments on
Jane Jacobs?
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Other Urban Design topics.